The Paul Center Announces Four New Board Members

Elizabeth Harkins

Doctorate of Education, Social Emotional Development for Children with Intellectual Disabilities, Transition to Post-Secondary Education, American International College

Master’s of Special Education in Moderate Disabilities (5-12) and Severe Disabilities, Lesley University

Bachelor’s of arts in Comparative Literature, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Elizabeth is currently employed in the Lexington Public School system as a Special Education Liaison, and teacher. Prior to that, she worked in the Concord Carlisle school district as a Team Chairperson and Special Education teacher. Elizabeth participates in an action research project through Think College, at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. She worked with other professionals to expand content development for transition and postsecondary education. Elizabeth is a member of TASH, Massachusetts Chapter, the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and also the Superintendent Roundtable Panel, Lexington Public Schools. She has spoken nationally about concepts of social and emotional development, transition in special education, elements of self-determination, and best practices in special education for students with intellectual disabilities. During her summers, she supported The Paul Center by working in various positions including teacher, Extended School Year Program Co-Director, and Overnight Program Co-Director. Elizabeth brings over 14 years of direct “Camp Paul” experience to the Board of Directors. She holds certifications in, Moderate Disabilities 5-12, Severe Disabilities, and Supervisor/Director. Elizabeth resides in Arlington, MA.

Graeme Hall

Masters of Art in Teaching History, Salem State University

Bachelor’s of arts in Psychology, Keene State College.

Graeme is currently employed in the Wakefield Public School system as an eighth grade Social Studies teacher. Prior to that, he was employed as a Special Education Teacher. He has spent the last 17 summers employed at The Paul Center in numerous capacities, including Extended School Year Co-Director, and most recently Overnight Program Co-Director. Graeme resides in Cambridge, MA.

Sarah Mosher

Master’s of Elementary Education, University of New Hampshire, Durham

Bachelor’s of arts in English, University of New Hampshire, Durham

Sarah is currently employed in the Acton Public School District as both a third and fourth grade teacher in an inclusion classroom. Prior to that, she worked in Bedford, New Hampshire as a 4th grade Inclusion teacher. She has held various positions at The Paul Center beginning her career 9 years ago as a lifeguard in their Extended School Year Program. Sarah later moved on to become a cabin teacher and most recently as Co-Director of the Extended School Year program. Sarah resides in Maynard, MA.

Svea Hall

Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy, Tufts University

Bachelor’s of arts in Psychology specialization in Developmental Disabilities and Human Services, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Svea is currently employed in the Newton Public School system as an Occupational Therapist. Prior to that, she worked in Boston area schools as a Special Educator. Over her 13 years with The Paul Center she has held various roles including, 1:1 support staff, nature teacher, overnight cabin leader, and most recently as, occupational therapist. Svea has several years’ experience as outcomes committee chair of Calmer Choice a Massachusetts nonprofit servicing public schools on Cape Cod, consulting and designing a program outcomes measurement system for program development and evaluation. Svea has received awards from the National AOTF North Coast Medical Scholarship of merit (American Occupational Therapy Foundation), Rob Hollister Award for Community Service and Citizenship (Tufts University), Tufts University Community Service Award. She resides in Cambridge, MA.

The Paul Center is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that provides educational, recreational, and social opportunities for students with special needs. The Paul Center is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in developing their maximum potential and independence by providing services to the individual as well as the family. The Paul Center believes that through consistent quality programming they can provide an optimal educational and recreational experience needed by their students similar to that experienced by their non-disabled peers.